This is safe to use on my iTaste VTR and my smoktech Sid right? Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh Battery - Flat Top - eVic
Battery question!
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Got one that has worked well in my Evic and my Vamo v2, v3, v5. The VTR and my list of PVs all have internal protection circuitry, so an unprotected battery should be fine.
I read somewhere that PVs with built in protection should use unprotected batteries. I'm parroting what I read and don't know that to be fact. But it does make sense.
I read somewhere that PVs with built in protection should use unprotected batteries. I'm parroting what I read and don't know that to be fact. But it does make sense.
I just checked the rated discharge of this battery and according to what I found it is that recommended discharge rate is 1C, in this case 2.9 amps. Since most APVs can draw well over 4 amps I'm not sure how good a choice it may be. It is also a protected battery which can cause problems with many APVs. Personally, I'd stick to straight IMR batteries and carry a spare.
I've also seen test results that seem to indicate capacity is closer to 3100-3200mah, and that is under relatively light loads as in under 1amp. At higher current draw the capacity drops to 3000mah or lower.
I've also seen test results that seem to indicate capacity is closer to 3100-3200mah, and that is under relatively light loads as in under 1amp. At higher current draw the capacity drops to 3000mah or lower.
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Google and Bing are good friends, LOL. I'm not saying it won't work, I'm just saying that the recommended maximum discharge rate is kind of low for use in vaping. It seems to be a battery designed for the flashlight market.
I just received 2 of these batteries today in the mail. Used today on the zmax mini and vamo ( won't use these in my provari since it's recommended for aw imr's) . Trying to discharge them a bit before I put them on a charger. Once fully charged it will be interesting to see how long these batteries last....I'm a big chain vapor.
I guess ill use it in my SID since it has a 3 amp limit anyway, but i really wanted it for my VTR cause I burn threw my efest 2000mah batteries pretty darn quick with it.
Those Panasonics should have a 2C discharge rate, 6.8 amps that is. And they are safer chemistry hybrid batteries. Not high drain batteries but the discharge rate should be more than enough for most vv/vw mods.
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Check out the NCR18650PD (or PF). Its 2900mAh and is rated for 10 amps continuous. That is probably your best bet for high capacity and safe use in a mod. Good plan keeping the B in the SID, should be safe and long lasting.
Yes, they're unprotected, and hybrid chemistry, and a very good choice.
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I suspect we are talking about two different batteries here.
Mine are NOT the protected type.
Here's a link to the specifications and test results I found for the Panasonic NCR18650B. It appears, and I can only say "appears", that there are varying specifications being used for the same battery, depending on where you look. Some have said it is unprotected and has a maximum discharge rate of 6.9 amps. I would expect that Panasonic, or any other reputable battery manufacturer, would try to insure that the specs are consistent everywhere, but they can't govern what vendors may say. Since the one I found is a test report, not a vendor trying to sell a product, I would put a little more trust in the specs and results.
On the other hand, there may actually be two variations of a 3400mah Panasonic battery out there. Just very strange that they would have the exact same model number.
Test of Panasonic NCR18650B Protected 3400mAh (Green)
On the other hand, there may actually be two variations of a 3400mah Panasonic battery out there. Just very strange that they would have the exact same model number.
Test of Panasonic NCR18650B Protected 3400mAh (Green)
These will handle 2C discharge, so 6.8A. Here's a link to the Orbtronics page for this battery with protection added. The protection kicks in at 10A. These batteries should be just fine for typical regulated mods.
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